CHANDIGARH — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated the Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University and said that it is an important step towards strengthening the space sector of the country. He also launched a Scholarship Scheme, worth Rs 10 crore, for the wards of Defence Personnel […]
NEW DELHI — Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik has said that Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was “very arrogant” when he met him to discuss the farmers issues. Malik, while addressing a social function at Dadri in Haryana on Sunday, said, “He was very arrogant. When I told him that 500 of our own farmers […]
SRINAGAR — A top LeT militant Saleem Parrey was among two militants slain in two different military operations at Shalimar area of Srinagar on Monday. Earlier, a joint team of government forces including J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) in the Shalimar area following the inputs aboit presence of militants in the area. […]
SRINAGAR — Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Monday said that she will write to Home Minister of India to ensure the release of Srinagar youth from National Investigation Agency. Pertinently, Arsalan Feroz- a 19 year old youth from Zaldagar Srinagar was arrested by NIA recently. NIA in its official statement claimed that […]
BARAMULLA — The fruit market had suffered badly since last few months as Iranian apples were “illegally” and freely sold in Indian markets, say those associated with the fruit trade at Asia’s second—largest fruit mandi here in the apple town Sopore area of northern Kashmir. While seeking the ban on Iranian apples in the country, […]
SRINAGAR — J&K government Monday started the first vaccination drive for children between the age group of 15-18 years Officials told that 822 vaccination sites have been set up across 20 districts of the UT. Additional Chief Secretary Health & Medical Education Department Vivek Bharadvaj kick-started vaccination drive at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothi […]
GANDERBAL — Authorities on Monday closed Sonamarg-Zojjila road was after upper reaches of Zojila in Ganderbal district of Central Kashmir received fresh snowfall. Reports said that Sonamarg, Menimarg and Drass areas recieved fresh snowfall on Sunday evening. Traffic official said that keeping in view slippery condition and fresh snowfall, Sonamarg-Zojjila road has been closed as […]
A Western Disturbance is currently passing over J&K. Under its influence, rain/snow is likely to commence from today evening (starting from higher reaches). The weather system will have huge moisture supply from Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. On 04th Jan, light to moderate rain/snow is expected at most places. There are less […]
ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has decided to retire from international cricket, Geo News reported on Monday. Hafeez, who had announced retirement from Test cricket in 2018, had led the Pakistan cricket team in all formats of the game. In his 18-year career, the all-rounder represented Pakistan in 392 international matches in which […]
SRINAGAR — Amid forecast for moderate to heavy snowfall in next few days, the minimum temperature settled above freezing point across in J&K except Gulmarg and Pahalgam on Monday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recorded a low of 3.0°C against previous night’s 0.3°C. It was 5.0°C […]